Employment opportunities with the city are always posted on the city's website, on the job line at 916-727-4900, and on the CalOpps resource. In addition, the city tends to advertise in the Sacramento Bee and may utilize other sources to target applicants in various fields.

The city does not retain resumes on file for potential applicants. Those interested in employment with the city are encouraged to regularly visit the city's website, call the job line, or visit CalOpps for up-to-date information on recruitments.

New employees are generally on "probation" for 12 months with the exception of sworn personnel that serve an 18-month probation. Based on extenuating circumstances, the probationary period may be extended. Executive managers and division managers are considered "at will" and do not serve a formal probationary period.

Yes, there are volunteer opportunities at the Police Department regularly and at other departments from time to time. Our city's volunteer directory has a list of other community groups that routinely have volunteer opportunities available.

Applications are available from the City of Citrus Heights, located at 6360 Fountain Square Drive, or you can download the Application for Appointment (PDF). Applications must be returned to the City Clerk's Office at:6360 Fountain Square DriveCitrus Heights, CA 95621

Your application will be kept on file for 2 years for consideration should a mid-year vacancy occur. Applicants must be residents of the City of Citrus Heights.

Applications are accepted year-round and vacancies are filled as they become available. When a vacancy occurs, the City Clerk prepares a public notice and announces the vacancy. About 3 to 4 weeks after the vacancy announcement, the completed applications are forwarded to the City Council for review and consideration. The City Council votes on all appointments during City Council meetings, which are open to the public.

Phase I, Segment II and III from Sylvan Corners to Rusch Park began in summer 2012 and was completed in summer 2014. The project consisted of undergrounding utilities and roadway improvements. Phase II of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Project will address the area from Grand Oaks Boulevard to Whyte Avenue.

The entire Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Revitalization Project includes undergrounding of utilities and roadway improvements from Sylvan Corners to the northern city limits. This is a total of 1.75 miles and will cost over $40 million. The project has been separated into phases and is being constructed as funds become available.

Design on Phase II (Grand Oaks Boulevard to Whyte Avenue) began in early 2015, however, construction on this phase is several years out as the project requires significant right-of-way acquisition, design and engineering. The City will also need to seek additional funding for construction.

The city has created a website for the project. The website will be updated weekly with information on the construction progress. In addition, you can sign up for project updates through Notify Me. Notifications will be sent via email on a regular basis to keep you informed.

While each project constructed in the city is addressed on a case by case basis, it is the city's desire to minimize impacts to businesses during construction by working directly with the businesses as well as the contractor to address these concerns. At this time, there is no construction scheduled in the immediate future for Auburn Boulevard, therefore, there are no impacts to businesses.

This project provides optimal timing for collaboration between businesses and property owners. To contact your neighboring businesses and property owners or organize a meeting, contact Devon Rodriguez, Development Specialist, at 916-727-4745 or via email.

At the time plans are submitted to the Building and Safety Division, the permit technician will inform the applicant if other department or agency approvals will be required. When in doubt, give us a call at 916-727-4760 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Permit costs are based on the valuation of the work. The minimum cost for permit is $67, which includes 1 inspection. The Building and Safety Division has fee schedules available for re-roofs, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work.

Yes. If you are doing work in Citrus Heights, you must obtain a general business license. If you do not have a valid contractor's license issued by the state, you must also obtain a special business license.

Only community center volunteers and staff can check availability. Please call 916-727-5400 or e-mail dcarpenter@citrusheights.net and msaario@citrusheights.net to check the date you are interested in. Leave a voicemail with details as to the type of event; size of attendance; if alcohol will be served; type of catering using; and whether a kitchen rental is needed.

Send an email to dcarpenter@citrusheights.net and msaario@citrusheights.net.Make an appointment: The Administration Offices at the Community Center is not open on weekends for appointments. Normal business hours are Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm. All booking appointments are scheduled on Tue, Wed, Thu starting at 8:00am with the last one of the day being at 3:30pm, they are schedule individually with staff.

The rental pricing is based on an hourly calculated rate. Citrus Heights residents, Citrus Heights businesses and any 501(c)3 non-profits are subject to a reduced rate (proof required in order to obtain the discount). All other renters and/or businesses have a non-discounted rate.

Citrus Heights Resident: CDL; Invoice; or bill, issued in the renter’s name, with Citrus Heights address listed (i.e. utility bill or cell phone bill).Citrus Heights Businesses: A copy of the Citrus Heights Business License is required for the event file.Non-Profits: Non-profit 501(c)3 number.Documentation is needed at time of booking.

No, renters are welcome to use any firm of their choosing for catering, however, catering fees apply if renting the kitchen. All caterers NOT on the preferred vendors list must provide the required insurance 30-days prior to the event.

There are no other preferred vendor lists for the community center. Renters enjoy the freedom to choose their own decorators, party supply/rental establishments, event coordinators, and entertainment. Insurance is required for each vendor.

Renters are allowed to serve alcohol and to sell alcohol at their events. When alcohol is being served; security may be required depending on the event attendance and additional insurance requirements are required. Sales of alcohol at an event require a ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) license.

Both the Citrus Heights Community Center and Citrus Heights Police Department must sign off on the State of California ABC 221 Application prior to submitting to the State for consideration. Please contact the venue 916-727-5400 to make arrangement prior to coming in for a signature.

Each rental space has a minimum amount of rental hours. The renter may choose to rent more hours depending on their individual needs (max rental hours is 16). All set-up and clean-up are to be included in the rental hours. All rental hours must be finalized 2-weeks in advance of the event date.

The screen and projector can be hooked up to the client’s laptop. Client must bring their own laptop computer.If client has a PC Computer: the community center is a PC world. The hook-up is a VGA connection. The community center has the VGA cordsIf client has a MAC Computer: the community center is a PC world, so the client will need to bring a MAC Adapter (aka Donegal) to make it VGA compatible to our system. The hook-up is a VGA connection. The community center has the VGA cords.

Yes, microphone capabilities are available in the all rooms of the facility (exception Kitchen, Senior Center). Several types of microphones are available.Hall A/B/C: Cordless Microphone; Lapel Microphone; and Hard-Wired MicrophonesFlex Rooms: Hard-Wired Microphones only

Community Center staff will be scheduled to be in the building at the time of your rental to let you in the venue. You are not allowed into the facility until your rental time begins. There are no exceptions.

If the contracted rental time has exceeded 15-minutes and no staff member has unlocked the building, clients may call the non-emergency number for CHPD at 916-727-5500 and ask the dispatch to notify the on-call person for General Services. Do not call CHPD if you show up early or rental time has not exceeded 15-minutes past your rental time or your deposit will be charged a fee of $250.00 for an emergency service call. No exceptions.

There is always a Community Center Staff member on-site throughout your event should you have any questions. This is at no additional cost, to the renter, for the event attendant, it is a service the Community Center provides to their clients.

Yes, both dry recycling materials as well as organic food waste is recycled at the community center.a) Dry Recyclables: In each of the rental rooms the Community Center has provided BOTH garbage (black or beige) and recycling bins (blue). All renters are required to take out their own recycling and trash at the end of their event. Larger receptacles are marked and located in the parking lot. Community Center staff can assist with pointing them out.b) Organic Food Material: In the Community Center kitchen there are specific recycling bins. All renters are required to separate their food waste at the end of their event in the kitchen. Large blue receptacles are located directly outside of the kitchen. Community Center staff can assist with pointing them out.

By ordinance, the city does not give out any information regarding the complaining party. All information submitted to Code Enforcement is held in high confidence. However, it is recommended that you leave your name and phone number so the code enforcement staff can call back if there are any questions.

There is no law that limits the number of vehicles one person can own. However, vehicles in public view must be licensed with current registration, in operable condition, and be parked on an approved parking surface.

City codes are designed to maintain a healthy and safe environment and preserve the quality of life standards for residents and businesses. There are many types of codes: City Codes, Fire Codes, Uniform Building Codes, Uniform Housing Codes, Zoning Ordinances, Vehicle Codes and Penal Codes. Code Enforcement is a responsibility shared by staff of several departments in the City of Citrus Heights. The city relies on residents to help identify possible code violations. Code Enforcement officers respond to complaints according to the impact of the violation on the community.

Situations that pose a serious risk to health and safety are given top priority; others are pursued in the order in which they are received. For all types of code complaints, the first step is personal contact by a Code Enforcement Officer to ascertain if a code violation exists, and to request remediation. If the individual responsible for the situation is not available, or is unwilling to correct the code violation in a timely manner, a notice of violation or a citation may be issued. The individual has ignored previous notices / citations. In many cases the individual responsible for the code violation is given the opportunity to voluntarily correct the situation and comply with current codes without a penalty. If the correction is not made in reasonable time the individual may be subject to fines and other penalties.

We suggest calling an environmental hygienist to assist you with this problem. There are listings for environmental hygienists in the yellow pages of the phone book. The Code Enforcement Division can help out if there is a current active source causing the mold, for example a broken leaking pipe, leaking roof etc.

Reports can me made to the Code Enforcement Division in many ways. Reports may be left on the 24-hour recorder at 916-725-2845 or filed on the website by using the Online Service Request. Complaints may also be filed in person or mailed to City Hall. When filing a complaint, be prepared to leave the complete address and details of the violation.

There are codes restricting both the amount of driveway width allowed per residence (35 feet maximum for single family and duplex residential) and how a driveway ties in or encroaches onto the public right-of-way (the sidewalk). The General Services Department should be contacted at 916-727-4770 for an encroachment permit if the existing sidewalk will be part of the driveway. If a second driveway is being considered, the Planning Division should be contacted at 916-727-4740.

Acceptable parking surfaces include cement, asphalt, decomposed granite, inlaid brick or stone, or parking strips composed of the above mentioned materials. All parking surfaces must also meet the standards set forth in section 50-146.(9)a.,b., of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code and be maintained free of weeds and debris.

As long as the vehicles have current registration, are in operable condition (no flat tires, broken windows, etc) and parked on an approved parking surface, there is no code preventing the parking of these vehicles in the driveway.

We are aware that violations frequently occur due to a lack of knowledge of the codes. Therefore, our first step (for all non-emergency calls) is to send a Courtesy Letter. The Courtesy Letter is sent to the current resident advising them that a complaint has been received with a list of the alleged violations, and informing them that we will be inspecting the property on, or after 10 days from the date of the letter. These courtesy advisements allow the resident to call us with any questions or concerns and then to make any corrections necessary before an officer inspects the property. Most of the time, the Courtesy Letter resolves the issue.

In cases where compliance is not gained, an official Notice to Abate letter is sent via certified mail to the property owner, warning of monetary penalties in the form of both fees and administrative citations. These fees and fines are issued if the violations are not corrected by the official re-inspection date specified on the notice.

If you have filed a complaint and do not see any changes, please keep in mind that this process allows the residents of Citrus Heights between 10 and 20 days to bring their property into compliance before monetary penalties are issued.

You are always welcomed to contact the Code Enforcement Unit at (916) 725-2845 to check the status of any service request.

The Sunrise MarketPlace is a business improvement district composed of 70 property owners and more than 500 businesses located in a 10-block area around Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane. Information for the Sunrise MarketPlace can be obtained by calling 916-536-9267.

The Citrus Heights Electric Greenway Trail Project is a 2.9 mile proposed multi-use trail that largely follows an existing Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) electric transmission corridor. The trail will span between the Arcade Creek Park Preserve to the west and Wachtel Way to the east.

This project will provide connections to several community parks, schools, shopping centers, and neighborhoods along the corridor. This effort is part of the city’s overall goal to increase walkability, safety and provide improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists throughout a system of creekside trails, passive open space, and parks.

This project is a partnership between the City of Citrus Heights, Sunrise Recreation and Park District (SRPD), Orangevale Recreation and Park District (OVPD), San Juan Unified School District (SJUSD), Sacramento County, and SMUD.

As early as the 1970s, Sacramento County identified the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) corridor as a location for a pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian trail. As property was subdivided along the SMUD corridor, pedestrian, bike, and equestrian easements were dedicated benefitting Sacramento County to allow for future trail installation. The City of Citrus Heights’ General Plan and Zoning Map identify this corridor as Open Space.

In 2014, the city approved the Creek Corridor Trail Project, a feasibility project that evaluated the potential for multi-use trails along the SMUD corridor and creek corridors. City Council directed staff to proceed with funding, design, environmental review and construction for the Priority 1 Trail Segments (including the Electric Greenway).

In 2015, the city adopted a Bikeway Master Plan and General Plan Update which included the Electric Greenway as a priority project. The area known as the Electric Greenway is identified in the Sacramento County Bikeway Master Plan providing connectivity to the east of Wachtel Way and thru Citrus Heights.

In 2016, the City adopted a Pedestrian Master Plan which identified the Electric Greenway as a priority project for the City.

In 2017, the City applied for and received grant funding from the state Active Transportation Program to build the Electric Greenway.

The project is currently in the preliminary analysis and environmental documentation phase. The city has hired a consultant team, led by GHD, to assist in this phase of the project. Tasks related to this phase of the project include the preliminary analysis, environmental impact review, as well as the draft and final environmental documentation.

Additional community engagement is also part of this phase of the project. Within the coming months, the city plans to host a virtual community workshop and another community open house.

Once the preliminary analysis and environmental documentation is complete, the project will move into the detailed design phase. Trail construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2021.

The Electric Greenway Trail Project is primarily funded through an Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant. Money received through this grant program can only be spent on projects that increase the number of people biking and walking, increase safety for non-motorized users and enhance public health. ATP funds cannot be used to repair or resurface vehicular roadways.

Along the almost 3-mile long Electric Greenway Trail Project route, there are a total of 629 trees (in both Citrus Heights and Orangevale) within the immediate vicinity of the trail. The overall goal of the project is to preserve as many trees as possible as trees, among other benefits, help to ensure a shaded trail for all to enjoy. However, many trees will require removal due to their existing poor condition. In addition, other trees will be pruned under the direction of arborists to help preserve and maintain safe walking and biking clearances. Finally, some trees will require removal due to trail construction.

Pruning:

As part of the overall project, 314 trees require pruning. Pruning will remove specific branches or stems in an effort to benefit the health of the entire tree. Removal of dead, damaged and diseased branches prevents insect and other non-beneificial organisms from entering the tree. Thinning a dense canopy on a tree will increase air and sunlight, providing increased health and resulting in fewer tree disease problems. Pruning trees also helps them grow and mature in a healthy way in an effort to preserve the trees as long as possible.

Removal of Dead or Dying Trees:

Unfortunately, numerous trees along the Electric Greenway Trail Project route have died or are diseased beyond recovery requiring removal for safety purposes. Along the nearly 3-mile route, 116 trees are recommended by an arborist for removal due to their current condition.

Removal of Trees for Trail Construction:

Along the proposed route, 199 trees are identified for removal as part of the trail construction. This number is based on a worst-case scenario, assuming that the trail will require removal of all trees within the nearby vicinity. The purpose of assuming a worst-case scenario is to ensure the potential environmental impacts are disclosed.

As illustrated below, the environmental document for the Electric Greenway Trail Project assumed a wide area of removal; whereas, in actuality, the trail will meander or utilize other design approaches to greatly reduce tree impacts.

During the final engineering phase, the city will evaluate every opportunity to preserve existing healthy trees. The images below illustrate design techniques that will enable preservation of nearby trees. The use of small retaining walls, meandering trail alignment, and narrowing short stretches of trail are examples of opportunities the city will consider during final design.

In addition to design considerations, a Final Tree Impact Assessment for the project, prepared by an arborist will evaluate all tree impacts in greater detail. This assessment will be based on the final design and identify mitigation approaches necessary to ensure preservation of existing trees proposed to remain. Further, any work conducted within the dripline of any tree to remain will be monitored by an arborist to ensure bestpracticesare followed to minimize the impact of construction on these trees.

As discussed above, the project goal is to preserve as many trees as possible along the Electric Greenway Trail Project alignment. Any trees that are removed will require replacement trees to offset the impact of the project. Replacement trees will be planted along the trail corridor and nearby parks as mitigation. Trees planted as part of mitigation are required to be monitored by an arborist for three years following installation to ensure they are able to thrive.

One goal of the Electric Greenway Trail Project is to avoid removing or impacting trees as much as possible. In cases where trees are removed for the project, the project will be responsible to mitigate the loss of protected trees.

Separate from the Electric Greenway Trail Project, the city will be working with SMUD to evaluate trees along the SMUD corridor which are unhealthy or impacted by utilities that should be removed to eliminate hazards or further utility conflicts.

Various security measures are currently being evaluated through the alternative development and evaluation process. Some of those security measures include lighting, open sight distances, fencing, landscaping (or purposeful lack thereof), and more. If you feel there are particular areas along this alignment that should have security measures installed, please email electricgreenway@citrusheights.net.

The Citrus Heights Police Department currently has a supplemental services contract with Sunrise Recreation and Park District. The contract enables Citrus Heights Police Department officers to work in all of the parks within the city limits. Once the trail is complete, officers will also patrol the trail in cars and on bicycles. These patrols will be in addition to the normal patrol checks and park checks that occur on a regular basis. Orangevale Recreation and Park District has a service contract with the Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District’s Police Division which provides park and trail patrols.

Police will continue to provide exceptional police services to all areas along the trail alignment. If you see something, say something. Although not expected, if there is crime that occurs along the trail, the two police departments will utilize the data to effectively and efficiently deploy resources to locations that need it the most.

Lighting is an option, however exact locations of where the lights will be installed and the type of lighting has yet to be determined. As we anticipate some property owners will want lighting and others may not, we are currently seeking input on specific locations and areas where residents and property owners would like lighting to be installed. To provide your feedback on where lighting should be installed, please email electricgreenway@citrusheights.net.

Lower profile solar powered LED lighting fixtures are being considered along several sections of the Electric Greenway Trail alignment. Park areas currently served by SMUD lighting are being evaluated for possible additional fixtures. Best lighting practices along trails are being considered in the trail lighting design standards.

In general, the homeless population prefers to be in areas that are hidden from public view. Currently, portions of the corridor for the Electric Greenway Trail Project are overgrown or otherwise not visible to the general public, which can result in homeless camps or other related activities. The construction of the Electric Greenway Trail Project will reduce overgrown vegetation and introduce legitimate trail users to the corridor which will discourage homeless activity along the corridor. In addition, by improving the trail the Citrus Heights Police Department, Sacramento Sheriff’s Department, and the Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District’s Police Division will have improved access to the corridor allowing regular patrols and improved ability to respond.

In 2013, Sunrise Recreation and Park District constructed the Arcade Creek Park Preserve including a 1/3 mile multi-use trail. The park was constructed on land that was formerly overgrown and heavily used by the homeless population. As part of the construction of the project, the overgrown areas were cleaned up and legitimate trail and park users introduced to the park. As a result, the homeless population moved away from the park and the park continues to be heavily used by families, trail users and children.

The Electric Greenway is a high priority project for the City of Citrus Heights, Sunrise Recreation and Park District, and Orangevale Recreation and Park District. The project is identified in the city’s long term planning documents as a priority project in the General Plan, Bikeway Master Plan, and Pedestrian Master Plan.

Each of the project partners’ legislative bodies will be required to approve the ultimate trail alignment, environmental review, and funding prior to construction.

In order to provide a safe crossing, a pedestrian activated traffic signal across Fair Oaks Boulevard is recommended. The signal will be activated and stop vehicles on Fair Oaks Blvd only when needed, minimizing delays and impacts to the operations along the Fair Oaks Boulevard arterial.

The trail will remain open till 10PM for those who are actively using the trail to travel to and from their homes. Actively using the trail is defined as walking, running, bicycling or other approved modes of transportation. Park hours will continue to remain from dawn to dusk.

An easement is a property interest that allows use of a portion of a property by someone other than the property owner. The majority of the Electric Greenway Trail Project’s alignment is located within existing public park lands and public right-of-way. However, portions of the trail are located within existing pedestrian and bikeway easements on private property.

The presence and location of easements can be found on the recorded subdivision maps and assessor’s parcel maps. Easements are also typically listed on title reports which are provided to property owners upon purchase of a property.

Properties are assessed based on many factors, including the presence of any easements. When an easement is located on private property, the land still belongs to the property owner but certain restrictions and requirements are applied to the easement area. These restrictions and requirements are taken into consideration when the property is assessed, whether the easement is in use or not. Because the Electric Greenway Trail Project is proposed within existing easements, there will be no change to assessed property values or taxes.

Who is going to maintain the area outside the trail width between property owner fence lines?

The various sections of the trail will be maintained by the public entities responsible for that portion of property. This includes the City of Citrus Heights, County of Sacramento, Sunrise Recreation and Park District and Orangevale Recreation and Park District. After the trail is built and during construction, individual private property owners would not be responsible for maintenance of the trail or areas within the existing easements.

The project will take into consideration the existing alignments of fence placement along the easements. It is the intent of the city and the Park Districts to construct the width of the trail only as wide as necessary to safely and adequately accommodate users, and to be consistent with standard practices. The final location of fences will be determined based on existing topography, trail alignment alternatives, existing tree/vegetation locations, and sight distance requirements to name a few.

The minimum lot size for animal keeping is 10,000 square feet. This is based on gross square footage of the lot. The trail easement would not be deducted for the purposes of calculating minimum lot size for animal keeping or any other use that requires a minimum lot size.

California Government Code § 831.4 (2017) provides for broad and absolute immunity to public entities for liability for injuries caused by a physical defect of a trail used for hiking, riding or access to recreational or scenic areas. The immunity applies to the public entity and the grantor of the easement. For the Electric Greenway Trail, the grantor of the easement is the private property owner. Thereof the landowner is protected if the conditions of 831.4 are satisfied:

CA Govt Code § 831.4 (2017) - A public entity, public employee, or a grantor of a public easement to a public entity for any of the following purposes, is not liable for an injury caused by a condition of:

(a) Any unpaved road which provides access to fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, riding, including animal and all types of vehicular riding, water sports, recreational or scenic areas and which is not a (1) city street or highway or (2) county, state or federal highway or (3) public street or highway of a joint highway district, boulevard district, bridge and highway district or similar district formed for the improvement or building of public streets or highways.

(b) Any trail used for the above purposes.

(c) Any paved trail, walkway, path, or sidewalk on an easement of way which has been granted to a public entity, which easement provides access to any unimproved property, so long as such public entity shall reasonably attempt to provide adequate warnings of the existence of any condition of the paved trail, walkway, path, or sidewalk which constitutes a hazard to health or safety. Warnings required by this subdivision shall only be required where pathways are paved, and such requirement shall not be construed to be a standard of care for any unpaved pathways or roads.

Per CA Government Code § 831.4 (2017), the Trail Immunity does provide broad form indemnification as it relates to recreational trails along public property and easements for public use. However, property owners may want to check with their insurance companies regarding this as everyone’s policy and carrier is different.

In general, fence maintenance will be the responsibility of the property owners as they are located on private property and are there to serve the residential property and not the open space, park or trail. However, because the proposed trail will be spanning multiple jurisdictions, parks and easements, the project will continue to evaluate this concern and we will provide further information.

Vandalism and property damage along the trail will be enforced using existing Criminal and Civil statutes that are already in practice for all other areas of private property.

In general, if new or relocated fencing is required as part of the project, the project will pay for the associated construction. Fencing height, type, materials and locations have yet to be determined. Once the fencing needs and locations have been determined, the height, type and material options will be explored and shared with the public at that time.

Some property owners have made use of the hiking, equestrian and bikeway easement for vehicular access to their rear yards, however the easement was not dedicated for this purpose. This access is also located within a 200 foot wide SMUD transmission line easement. The city is consulting with SMUD to understand their allowances and/or restrictions on uses and access within the transmission line easement. At this time, the project has not determined if backyard vehicular access will be allowed to continue once the trail is constructed. The project will evaluate each segment of the proposed trail where existing rear entry use is apparent and will make recommendations keeping public safety in mind and these FAQs will be updated as additional information becomes available.

The city has worked to improve walking and biking conditions throughout the city since incorporation. Recent outreach affiliated with the Creek Corridor Trail Project, Pedestrian Master Plan, and Bikeway Master Plan indicates that many people are interested in active transportation (walking, biking, etc.) but are concerned with the potential conflict with motor vehicles. The majority of respondents indicated they would be more willing to use active transportation if they were physically separated from vehicles. Further, residents responded they were more willing to walk if they had safe access to key destinations (such as parks, shopping/entertainment, and schools).

The Electric Greenway Trail Project provides an off-street route for residents to access key destinations throughout the city including the Sunrise MarketPlace, numerous parks, schools and other desirable locations

The police department is not aware of any safety issues that would be present along the trail that will connect between Villa Oak Drive and the Olivine Open Space. Although the distance between access points may be greater in this area than in other areas, it is not an enclosed area which would still allow for someone to summon help or escape, if needed.

The existing corridor following the proposed trail alignment is located between rear yard fences for some of the trail route. This area is typically a minimum of 25’ wide but varies along the route. In a few places (for example between Villa Oak Drive and Wachtel Way), fences have been constructed encroaching into and blocking the easement creating a dead end along this corridor. This existing dead end limits the capabilities of emergency responders to access the easement from only one direction.

The existing unimproved condition of the corridor (presence of overgrown vegetation, lack of legitimate trail users along this corridor, and the dead end) creates a potential opportunity for criminal activity to occur due to the limited visibility of this area.

As part of the Electric Greenway Trail Project, the existing corridor will be improved by:

Eliminating the existing dead ends along the corridor thereby improving access for emergency personnel for regular patrols and emergency access.

Remove overgrown vegetation and potential hiding places from the corridor. In addition, the trail alignment will be evaluated by law enforcement to ensure the principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) are adhered to.

Allow for the introduction of lighting, security cameras, and other enhancements that will provide added measures of security. These features will be considered throughout the design of the project.

In August of 1983, a lawsuit was settled between the County of Sacramento and various property owners along a portion of the Electric Greenway Trail Project alignment. The lawsuit pertained to property rights through three separate subdivisions answering the question of whether or not the County owns a hiking, equestrian and bikeway easement over various properties. Ultimately, the judgment of the court was that the there is an easement over two of the three subdivisions including Sunrise Farms No. 2, and Farmette Hills. There is no easement over the properties developed as part of Sunrise Farms.

Please see exhibit A showing the location of the three subdivisions here.

Per California law code (Government Code 831.4, and Civil Code 846), private property owners are removed from liability to entrants on the land for recreational purposes (with a few exceptions). (Also, see responses to #18 and #28 above.)

If a privately owned fence needs to be relocated as a part of this project, the project will pay for the removal and relocation/replacement of the fence. If a privately owned fence needs replacement, but is not impacted by the project, it will continue to be the owner’s responsibility to replace the fence, at their own cost. The project will continue to evaluate this concern and we will update these FAQs as additional information becomes available. (Also, see question #24).

The proposed facility is a 10-foot wide shared use path that, per the approved grant, is proposed to be paved with asphalt. There will also be 2-foot wide shoulders on either side of the paved path that will consist of a pervious material like decomposed granite or similar. In the 25’ easement between Claypool and Olivine, the remaining 11-feet will be left with native materials. The trail does not provide separate accommodations for equestrian specific use. Equestrians are able to utilize the paved trail, decomposed granite, or the native material.

In order to minimize disturbance outside of the limits of the trail corridor, the trail profile is proposing to maintain the existing ground elevations to the maximum extent possible while meeting ADA compliant design criteria. With this approach, the project will maintain existing drainage patterns and watershed boundaries to the maximum extent practical. The paving of the trail will increase the impervious surface; however, the project will provide positive drainage throughout the trail system and provide various drainage improvements as needed to ensure there is no increased runoff. Some examples of potential drainage solutions would be bioretention swales, ditches, water quality basins, and other drainage features that comply with Stormwater Low Impact Development and/or Best Management Practices.

In summary, stormwater will flow in similar patterns and directions as it does today. Engineered water quality features will be installed to offset the increased stormwater blocked by the trails new pavement areas for a net-neutral impact to the area’s stormwater patterns.

If you have stormwater damage or existing flooding issues, please contact the city to discuss options for your specific property.

For trails of this nature, users are typically residents living within walking or biking distance of the trail. Tempo Community Park and C-bar-C Park both provide surface parking for people driving to the parks to use the trail. The project will utilize the existing parking provided at the various park properties and on-street parking (where it is provided/allowed today). Off of Wachtel Way, near the Woodside Oaks/Olivine Open Space, there is a potential area for some parking on the west side of the roadway. This is currently being evaluated as part of the project but construction is dependent on available funding. On-street parking is available along many of the trail crossing points including Streng Avenue and Villa Oak Drive.

Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. To encourage this, the project will place waste stations/receptacles in key locations along the trail to encourage responsible pet ownership practices.

The proposed Electric Greenway Trail Project is part of a larger trail within the City of Citrus Heights. The City’s General Plan, Bikeway Master Plan, and Pedestrian Master Plan depict a trail along Arcade Creek from Wachtel Way to Van Maren Lane (near Sylvan Library).

In addition, the City of Roseville's Dry Creek Greenway project terminates near the northeast corner of the City of CItrus Heights near Old Auburn Road and South Cirby Way (See Map). The Dry Creek Greenway connects to the west through downtown Roseville, under Interstate 80 and ending at Cook Riolo Road and further west in Placer County.

Further, a 60- mile regional vision was established connecting south Placer County and North Sacramento County to other regional trails via the Dry Creek Greenway. This regional effort proposes connecting this area to the American River Parkway in Folsom as well as the Ueda parkway in Sacramento County. The Electric Greenway Trail Project plays an important role in the connecting the City of Citrus Heights to the broader regional trail vision.

State law requires the city to maintain certain health and safety standards in housing property. Fees collected are used to fund the program that responds to the violation of these standards. See the Housing Stock Fee page for more information.

Yes. The DOJ does not share your information with other agencies. It is against the law for different agencies to share confidential fingerprint results with each other. An applicant's Live Scan form acts as a release for a criminal history response to be sent to the specified requesting agency. This means that you must submit a new application each time a criminal history is requested of you; therefore you must go through the Live Scan process again. Previous Live Scan information CANNOT be utilized.

1) Per DOJ policy, sharing of criminal history is not permitted. 2) For identification purposes. 3) Each job/license/permit application can require a different level of service, i.e. some require DOJ, some require both DOJ and FBI, in addition to other checks.

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), including responses that no criminal record exists, are confidential. Sections 11142 and 11143 of the Penal Code provide for criminal penalties for the release of this information to unauthorized individuals.

Article I, Section 1 of the California Constitution grants California citizens an absolute right to privacy. Individuals or agencies violating these privacy rights place themselves at both criminal and civil liability. The California right of privacy was created to curb, among other things, the over broad collection and retention of personal information by government agencies, the improper use of information properly obtained for a proper purpose, and the lack of a reasonable check on the accuracy of existing records. (White v. Davis (1975) 13 Cal.3d 75, 775.)

CORI shall be accessible only to the records custodian and/or hiring authority charged with determining the suitability for employment or licensing of an applicant. The information received shall be used by the requesting agency solely for the purpose for which it was requested and shall not be reproduced for secondary dissemination to any other employing or licensing agency.

The retention and sharing of information between employing and licensing agencies are strictly prohibited. The retention and sharing of information infringe upon the right of privacy and fails to meet the compelling state interest defined in Loder v. Municipal Court (1976) 17 Cal.3d 859. In addition, maintenance of redundant information separate from the information maintained by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) avoids the updates and makes it for DOJ to control dissemination of CORI as outlined in section 11105 of the Penal Code.

No. Once your fingerprint record has been processed and your suitability for certification, licensing, employment and/or volunteerism has been reported to your Referring Agency, your fingerprint record is deleted. The only civilian fingerprint records kept are those belonging to convicted felons.

Every public street within the city is swept once per month. Arterial streets are swept twice per month. During heavy leaf-drop season (November through January), every street is swept twice. See the Leaf Season (Nov-Jan) or Regular Schedule (Feb-Oct) to see which week the street sweeper is in your area.

Stop signs are installed after stop sign warrants are met for a particular intersection. Stop sign warrants are based on traffic volumes, visibility, and the accident rate. Many people believe stop signs are the answer to controlling speeding along streets. The CalTrans traffic manual states that stop signs are not to be used as a speed control device, but to identify who has the right-of-way at an intersection. Studies have shown that when unwarranted stop signs are installed along a road, motorists soon realize that the stop signs are unnecessary and begin to run the stop sign. This behavior could lead to an accident. Also, motorists tend to speed up after an unwarranted stop sign because they are frustrated by having to stop or slow for what they feel is an unnecessary stop sign. In many cases, measured speeds have been higher between stop signs than before the signs were installed.

Requests for traffic signs can be requested through the Submit a Concern or Service Request Forms. The Traffic Management Team will evaluate each request for need. Replies will be made by letter or email to the requestor.

Studies show that a high percentage of neighborhood speeding is caused by people who live within the area. The police department will respond to reports of specific problem individuals. In such cases, please call the police traffic hotline at 916-727-5525, or submit a service request form directly to the department. City staff members work closely with the police and fire departments to develop area-wide plans.

Call the city's service line at 916-725-9060 before 1 p.m. in order to get same-day service. Otherwise, every effort will be made to service your container by the next work day. Those with Friday service may have to wait until Monday for a return service visit, as the city does not have weekend service.

The city is divided into 11 neighborhood areas. Each area includes the people who live and work within the boundaries. Neighborhood leaders within these areas work together to improve the quality of life for their fellow community members. Please use the neighborhood map to see the area in which you work or live. Please see the REACH and individual neighborhood association pages for specific contact and meeting information.

Citrus Heights provides sandbags for CITRUS HEIGHTS RESIDENTS ONLY. Proof of residency will be checked. If you do not live in Citrus Heights, you will need to contact your local agency (City of Roseville, Sacramento County, Placer County, etc.) for sandbag information. The City is able to provide limited, unfilled sandbags to our residents through the General Services Department. Residents may come to City Hall at 6360 Fountain Square Drive during normal business hours (M-F, 8-5), provide proper identification showing Citrus Heights residency, and will be provided with a limited number of empty sandbags to be self-filled at the following the locations:

The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District's Fight the Bite website is extremely informative. Visit the site to find out about the status of the virus, what you can do to protect yourself, and other useful information.

The City's First-Time Homebuyer Program provides low-interest loans up to $40,000 to eligible homebuyers that may use the assistance for a down payment and or closing costs. Please call NeighborWorks at (916) 452-5356 Ext 1230.

The City's Housing Repair Program offers a variety of programs to assist homeowners with essential home repairs. To be eligible, the home must be located in Citrus Heights, owner-occupied, and the household must qualify as "low-income". These loan and grant programs offer low- and no-interest financing with generous financing terms. There are no application fees and all costs may be financed. Please call (916) 231-3372 for more information.

State law requires the city to maintain certain health and safety standards in housing property. Fees collected are used to fund the program that responds to violations of these standards. For further information regarding this program, please call 916-725-2448.

Rental properties are defined as "residential property" in which the owner does not reside. This means a house could be occupied by an owner's relative or friend who is paying less than market value, providing house-sitting services, or paying utilities only or no rent at all and still be considered a rental. If the property this bill refers to is not a rental property, please call 916-725-2448. If you do not call, the bill will continue to be outstanding and could result in fines and/or collection efforts against you.

The City of Citrus Heights receives hundreds of requests each year for the installation of stop signs, speed humps, and other traffic control devices to reduce speeding in neighborhoods. The current Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) requires investigation, analysis, and a determination of whether the request is the most effective solution. This process takes time and is not very transparent to the community. The initiation of the MMTSP is intended to update, improve, and streamline the process allowing the City to quickly respond to citizen requests and track the status of requests anywhere in the process. Further, the MMTSP will promote and provide tools for Citrus Heights residents to improve safety in their own neighborhoods. The community is invited to help develop the MMTSP so that they have input into the program, and better understand how it works.

Attend the community workshops where we will have information, discussion and opportunities for you to be a part of developing the program

Volunteer to be a “Neighborhood Champion” to help organize and lead activities in your community

Attend “WALKshops” being organized throughout the city, to go observe conditions and see example improvements in person

Raise awareness about traffic safety in your neighborhood

Want to have a more active role in the Program? Become a Neighborhood Champion!

Neighborhood Champions will play an important role in leading the program by:

Communicating program goals and progress to neighbors and soliciting participation in local MMTSP activities

Attending training to lead a “WALKshops” with neighbors

Assisting the city at community workshops by sharing information about the program and participating in discussions

The expected commitment from Neighborhood Champions includes:

Attending a Neighborhood Champion orientation and training meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 5:30-6:30 pm at City Hall

Leading 1-2 WALKshops with a group of residents at pre-selected locations in October prior to Community Workshop #1 (training and materials will be provided)

Participating in Community Workshop #1 on Wednesday, October 30, 4:30-6:30 pm at the Citrus Heights Community Center

Participating in Community Workshops #2 and #3 at dates and times to be determined

If you are interested in becoming a Neighborhood Champion, download and complete an application here NEIGHBORHOOD CHAMPION and email it to MMTSP@CitrusHeights.net – mark your calendars for the Champion Orientation and Training on October 2.

A toolbox of multi modal safety measures and traffic control devices as well as guidance on the best way to use these solutions to respond to resident requests

An improved and more transparent process for residents to submit requests for safety improvements

An improved process for reviewing concerns, investigating the problems, and identifying the best solutions, as well as a computerized system for ranking, prioritizing, and tracking resident requests and solutions

Tools for Citrus Heights residents to promote safety in their neighborhoods

The MMTSP will be completed by February 2020. However, there are important program milestones between now and the completion date. See the Important Upcoming Dates for the MMTSP section of this website and revisit this page to keep informed of the program’s progress. You can also keep up with the project and other events at https://www.facebook.com/CityofCitrusHeights/.

Previous requests made by residents for safety improvements will be incorporated into the new process being developed and remain in the order they were received. They will be ranked and prioritized using the procedures being developed as part of the MMTSP with input from the community.

Thecity will identify and prioritize safety improvements ranging from educationand enforcement programs to capital improvements that may be incorporatedinto the City’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

One of the goals of the program is to develop low-cost,near-term solutions that can be implemented and evaluated foreffectiveness. Should the evaluation near term treatments warrant highercost solutions, the city will program funding toward improvementsthrough the budget and CIP process, seeking grant and/or other funding sources to supplement construction costs.

1) The program started as a part-time program in the fiscal year of 2015/2016

2) The program became a full-time program in the fiscal year of 2016/2017

3) The program is such a great success today because of all the hard work, passion, and dedication to helping those in need. We could not do what we do without many partnerships, including city staff, Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART), and several faith based organizations to name just a few

2) We have a strong relationship with CH HART. They are our partner when it comes to working with homeless challenges in our community. Members of HART put in countless hours providing services and help to those in need. We help them in any way we can and actively participate in their board meetings to discuss current events, goals, and challenges

3) The program is funded through a combination of the general fund and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Yes, this is a full-time position. The Navigator assists people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Navigator goes out to encampments to locate people, along with holding walk-in hours. HART and CHPD are resources assisting the Navigator in getting in contact with clients. After the first intake, the Navigator evaluates how to assist the client. Sometimes this includes things such as ID vouchers, assistance with assessing mainstream benefits, bus passes, job assistance, Medicare/Medi-Cal applications, and referrals for individuals with substance use disorder. Other times the Navigator gives the client referrals for room rentals, apartment rentals, shared living situations and more.

Some of the programs and services the Navigator connects the homeless to are things such as ID vouchers, bus passes, job assistance, Medicare/Medi-Cal applications, programs through Mather, DHA, and permanent or transitional supportive housing.

In 2018, there was 136 homeless or at risk of homeless individuals housed due to the assistance of the Navigator. In addition, 53 individuals were able to receive ID's and 32 people were referred to the lawyer for assistance such things as Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Of the people helped in 2018, 47% of them had a disability of some sort and 15% had a diagnosed mental disability.

Some of the barriers that the Navigator faces in regards to helping the homeless are things such as lack of affordable housing, need for increased access to mental health and social services in their community, and accessibility to employment.

This program doesn't create housing but is limited to the available units that clients can afford. There is a lack of affordable housing, and many participants are between extremely-low and moderate income, which commonly disqualifies them from market-rate housing options. Participants have the self-determination to engage in the services or not. When clients decide not to use the benefits, we continue to offer them until they are ready. The Navigator is here to assist in all aspects and to hand out tools for anyone prepared to accept them. Our goal is to increase homeless assistance and to listen to individual concerns regarding their experiences of these services.

Yes, please look for your serial numbers if you have them and add them to the report. This will help make it easier for us to identify your property if we have located something that looks like it could be yours.

Building setbacks vary by the property's zoning designation or by the plat map. You should call the Planning Division at 916-727-4740 to verify your zoning and your required setback anytime construction is proposed.

In residential areas, a carport may only be placed in front of a residence if it is attached to the residence. It must also meet the front yard building setback requirements for the area in which it is constructed.

A notice for a public hearing is a required notice sent by the city to property owners who are in the vicinity of a property where development or changes are proposed. Such notice invites public participation in the decision-making process. If you received a public hearing notice in the mail, you may contact the Planning Division at 916-727-4740 for more information on the specific project.

The Planning Division is responsible for regulating the type, scale, and the design of land use that may be established at a given location. The zoning code, together with the official zoning map, establishes zones to regulate land use for compatibility with surrounding uses. Development standards are included for density, height, yards and open space, parking requirements, landscaping, and irrigation, etc.

The Building and Safety Division is responsible for structural and life safety concerns in the construction, demolition or alteration of buildings including, but not limited to, matters such as electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, energy conservation, and access for the disabled.

Contact the Planning Division at 916-727-4740 and provide your parcel number or address. A city staff member will verify your current zoning and your General Plan designation. Both of these designations play a role in possible development and rezoning of your property. The Planning Division will inform you of your rezoning options.

You may obtain zoning information for specific parcels by calling the Planning Division at 916-727-4740. The staff member will need a parcel number or site address to give you the information over the phone. You may also submit a Zoning Information Request online.

City records may reflect the dimensions of your lot, but not the precise location of the lot lines. It may be necessary to hire a surveyor to survey your lot to determine the exact location of your property lines as the city does not offer this service.

In order to develop a parcel, the property must comply with many development and zoning regulations. These regulations include accessibility and property dimensions. Other issues that may limit development include flood plain, oak trees, and other environmental issues. The Planning Division can verify this for you when you provide a property parcel number.

Each piece of property has a zoning designation and a General Plan designation. These 2 documents, along with the Citrus Heights Zoning Code and subdivision regulations, govern how a property can be divided. The Planning Division will need a parcel number to answer your inquiry.

The initial step would be to find out from the Planning Division what the zoning designation of the particular property is to determine if the proposed business is allowed by code in that particular zone. And if so, if there are any particular regulations or permits required.

If the new business includes a facade remodel or a business identification sign, then an architectural review will be required to ensure its conformance with the Zoning Code. Your business may also require a business license to operate within the City of Citrus Heights.

The Planning Commission is comprised of citizen volunteers whom are appointed by the City Council. The Planning Commission is a hearing body that makes decisions on matters relating to the development and use of land within the City of Citrus Heights.

Yes, we highly recommend a preliminary review of any business property or large-scale residential development. Most issues involving building location, setbacks, parking, storm water drainage, and other physical improvements to a property can be resolved with a preliminary review of your proposal. If you wish to have the Planning Division conduct a preliminary review of a development plan, please call us at 916-727-4740 to make an appointment with a member of our staff to review your concept.

No, however, if you have a project already being processed by the department it is advisable to call and make an appointment with the project planner assigned to your project. You may reach the Planning Division at 916-727-4740.

Contact the General Services Department at 916-727-4770 for flood zone information. You will need to provide your Assessor's Parcel Number (APN). You can obtain your APN by calling the Planning Division at 916-727-4740.

Typically, a storage shed must be located a minimum distance of 5 feet from the property line. If you live on a corner lot or if your property is subject to easements, the minimum distance could change. Another consideration is that each property is limited to the amount of additional square footage that may be constructed for accessory buildings. Please call the Planning Division to verify your zoning and your particular situation. Please refer to Citrus Heights Zoning Code Section 106.42 (PDF).

All residential units must provide 2 off-street parking spaces. If you would like to convert the garage into another room, you must demonstrate that you can meet this parking requirement. Parking on the driveway may be counted towards the replacement parking spaces if the driveway design and location meet the requirements. Contact the Planning Division at 916-727-4740 for additional information.

The city recognizes the importance of using your home for business purposes. The city has set guidelines that regulate which type of businesses may operate from a home. These regulations help to ensure that home businesses do not impact the residential neighborhoods or change the character of the home.

To be sure your business complies with the home occupation ordinance and zoning code regulations, you will need to complete a Home Occupation Clearance Form (PDF) and have it approved by a member of the Planning Division. Home occupation allows minimum client/customer visits and does not allow employees, outside storage, or large deliveries of stock. The specific regulation is contained in Citrus Heights Zoning Code Section 106.42.100 (PDF). A copy of this ordinance can be obtained from our office or viewed online.

Yards are not required to have lawn or grass. Landscaping may include rock, gravel, artificial turf or other drought tolerant materials. Yards may not be solid surface material such as pavement, asphalt, or other concrete type materials.

Your Assessor Parcel Number (APN) is a 14-digit number that is found on your tax bill or tax receipt. Each parcel of land has its own unique number that identifies the property's location within the county. If you have a physical address, the city can obtain your parcel number.

The Citrus Heights Police Department welcomes justified complaints concerning the actions of its employees. The Citrus Heights Police Department wishes to provide you the best law enforcement service possible.

SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT PROCEDURE

Every person has an absolute right to file a complaint. Your reluctance to prepare a complaint form shall not impair that right. If you do not wish to complete the form, or sign it, it shall be completed by the Watch Commander with whom the complaint is lodged. It is desirable that you come to the Police Department where your complaint can be received during a personal interview. However, complaints can be made by mail or by telephone, and may be made anonymously.

If the complaint is made by either telephone or mail, a copy of the complaint will be mailed to you if an address is provided. An investigator will contact all witnesses, examine any relevant physical evidence, and gather all information associated with each charge made in the complaint. After completion of the investigation, a disposition for each charge shall be made, based on each alleged act of misconduct.

The final disposition of your complaint will be made by the Chief of Police. Departmental procedure allows thirty (30) days for completion of an investigation into a Civilian’s complaint. An extension may be granted by the Chief of Police, if necessary. You will be notified of the extension and the reasons for that extension. You will be notified by mail of the disposition of the complaint.

The complaint form can be accessed by clicking on this link. The form can be dropped off to the front counter at the police department, mailed to the address below, faxed to (916) 727-5565, or emailed to chpdcontact@citrusheights.net.

Citrus Heights Animal Control Officers handle barking dog complaints. You may contact them at 916-725-7387. If it is occurring outside their normal business hours please leave them a message. They will follow up during regular business hours.

Yes, Arrest information is public information which includes the charges they were arrested on. You may locate in custody inmate information at the Sacramento County Jail, easily accessible on their website at Sacramento Sheriff's Inmate Information.

If you have loaned your vehicle to another person to drive and this person does not return the vehicle, certain documentation is required to report the car stolen. Since the vehicle is being operated with permission of the owner, this permission needs to be rescinded. Send a letter to the person via Registered Mail-Return Receipt. The language of the letter should include:

"Your permission to operate this vehicle is rescinded. You are to stop operating the vehicle immediately. Park the vehicle legally and notify me of the location, so I may recover it. If you fail to comply with these instructions, I will report the vehicle as stolen." (Including language that instructs the borrower to return the vehicle implies further permission to operate the vehicle.) The letter should also include a description of the vehicle including the year, make, model, color, license plate number and VIN.

Keep a copy of the letter and post office documents needed to send it. After the letter has been mailed, you will either receive proof of delivery or the letter will be returned by the post office as unclaimed.

If you are not successful in getting your vehicle back, call the CHPD at 727-5500 or come to the CHPD to report the vehicle as stolen. You will be required to appear in person and sign the theft report since this is a borrowed vehicle case and supporting documents are necessary to be given to the officer. You must also be willing to press charges and testify in court against the person to whom you loaned the vehicle.

* Property is released by appointment only. Call (916) 727-5801 to make an appointment. Appointments are help on Tuesday and Thursdays. We do not accept walk ins. If property is booked in as evidence, it cannot be released until the case is adjudicated.

* SAFEKEEPING property is housed for 60 days, FOUND property is housed for 90 days. Unclaimed property is destroyed or auctioned.

Property must be picked up by the owner. If the owner is not available, then a notarized letter authorizing someone else to act on their behalf, will have to be presented at the appointment. If the owner is incarcerated, a letter from the jail or prison "Property Authorization Release" form is required. This form is completed by a Deputy. The person being authorized to act on the inmate's behalf will be listed on this form. The Deputy will sign the form and return it to the person being authorized. This form will need to be brought to the appointment.

Any person who claims title to any firearm, is in the custody or control of a court of law or law enforcement agency and who wishes to have the firearm shall submit a Law Enforcement Gun Release to DOJ (http://www.oag.ca.gov/firearms) or call (916) 227-7527 to determine whether he or she is eligible to possess a firearm (PC 33850-33890). It may take up to 6-8 weeks to process the application. DOJ will send a letter of eligibility to the applicant claiming title which will have a "Gold Seal" of authenticity.

In addition, ALL firearms must be registered with DOJ, before release. * If the firearm(s) was taken as SAFEKEEPING, the owner must start the clearance process with DOJ within 180 days of the date the firearms are taken as safekeeping. Upon receiving clearance from DOJ, the owner must contact the Citrus Heights Police Department Property and Evidence unit within 30 days, in order to make an appointment to pick up the firearms. The letter is voided 30 days from the date listed on the top. If the letter is expired, a new letter is required for the release. * If the firearm(s) was take as EVIDENCE in a crime or suspected crime, you will have to wait to obtain the clearance letter, until the criminal case is closed. Then, upon closure of the criminal case, you will have 180 days to start the clearance process, through DOJ, to obtain your firearm(s). Per PC 33875, firearms will not be retained after 180 days if unclaimed. * If the firearm(s) was taken during a domestic violence incident, per PC 18250, your firearms may be taken into custody. Unless the firearms confiscated from you are to be evidence in any criminal procedure, the firearm(s) shall be made available to you from the law enforcement agency 5 business days after the seizure or as soon as thereafter possible. You will then be required to obtain a DOJ gun clearance letter as explained above. If CHPD determines that the return of the firearm(s) results in the endangerment of the victim or others, you will be advised within 60-90 days from the date of the seizure. At which time, a petition will be initiated in the Superior Court of Sacramento County, to determine if these firearm(s) should be returned. It should be noted, that if a criminal case is pending in court, regardless if the weapons are held as evidence or safekeeping, DOJ will not issue a clearance letter, therefore the firearm(s) cannot be released. * If the firearm(s) was taken during a Mental Health Incident, if you were detained under Welfare and Institutions Code 5150, your firearms may be taken into custody per Welfare and Institutions Code 8102(a). If you are admitted to a mental health facility, you are prohibited from owning, possessing, and controlling firearms for a period of 5 years in California. If you currently own any firearms, you must contact the nearest law enforcement agency to surrender those firearms, alleging that your possession of the firearms may cause endangerment to yourself or others. You have a right to a Hearing by that Court. Please contact the Property and Evidence Unit for further detailed information.

By definition, a public record is any record retained by a government body as further defined by statute and open to inspection. Public records include any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public's business prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics.

Yes, please note that certain records may not be disclosed because the records are exempt from disclosure by law. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 6254 and 6255 of the California Public Records Act, certain documents are exempt from public disclosure. The type of records that may be exempt include, but are not limited to, preliminary drafts, notes, or inter-agency or intra-agency memoranda that are not retained by the public agency in the ordinary course of business; personnel records, medical records, or similar files, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; records of complaints to, or investigations conducted by, any state or local police agency; and certain documents in which the public interest in not disclosing the document outweighs the public interest in disclosing.

Employment opportunities with the city are always posted on the city's website, recorded on the job line at 916-727-4900, and posted on CalOpps. In addition, the city may advertise in the Sacramento Bee and may utilize other sources to target applicants in various fields.

When a new recruitment is opened by Human Resources staff, the city sends a notification to everyone who has signed up on the "current job opening" email distribution list. You may sign up yourself to receive email announcements of new positions with the city's notify me service.

Typing certificates are required for some positions. When a typing certificate is required, that information is posted within the job flyer.

Generally, the city requires a certificate to be current within 2 years of the date of the recruitment's final filing date and include gross and net words per minute and number of errors. An original certificate is required; copies of typing certificates and typing certificates issued online will not be accepted. The certificate may be issued by a college, temporary employment agency, career center, or other accredited agency. Certificates through online sites will not be accepted. (The city will retain the original copy of the typing certificates.)

The city does not retain resumes on file for potential applicants. Those interested in employment with the city are encouraged to regularly visit the city's website, call the job line for up-to-date information on recruitments, and/or sign-up to receive announcements of new positions with the city's notification service.

New employees are on probation for up to 12 months with the exception of all Police personnel who have a probationary period of 18 months. Based on extenuating circumstances, a probationary period may be extended for another 3 months. All at will and limited-term employees are not subject to a probationary period.

The video footage of suspected violations captured by the cameras are routed through a protected internet connection directly to the Photo Enforcement Officer’s computer for evaluation. The photo enforcement officers reviewing the suspected violations are specially trained in the use of the photo enforcement system, and are police officers who have several years of experience in traffic enforcement including traffic collision investigations.

Upon receiving a suspected violation from Red Flex, the officer reviews the video footage which includes the front and back of the vehicle a few seconds before, and after, the suspected violation. If the officer confirms the driver of the vehicle is in violation, they determine if the driver can be positively identified as the registered owner. If the registered owner is the driver, and is positively identified by their Department of motor vehicles photo or other law enforcement photo, they will be issued a citation.

If the driver does not appear to be the registered owner(s), the officer does not issue a citation, but requests assistance from the registered owner by mailing a notice of violation to the address listed on the registration. The notice requests the registered owner(s) to provide the driver’s information. If the registered owner is not the driver, and does not respond with information of who the driver is, no citation is issued. If the registered owner does provide the information of the driver, and that driver can be positively identified, the driver will be issued a citation.

Sometimes the red light camera flashes in the intersection for a vehicle that has run a light from another direction. Just because the light flashes, this does not mean it is taking a photo of you. Often times the camera system is checked periodically as part of its maintenance to ensure all the cameras and flashes are working properly. As you can see from above, each suspected violation is carefully reviewed by an officer to determine if a violation exists. There is not automatic issuance of a citation to anyone.

Follow the instructions listed on the notice carefully. Most of the questions you may have are answered on the notice. Court information and options are also available on the Sacramento County Court's website.

Suspected violations are routed to the Police Department daily but are not immediate. Calling the Police department to determine if you were caught, the same day or within a couple days of the violation will not reveal any information. If you think you may have been caught running a red light, wait to see if you receive a violation in the mail. If your address information on your license and vehicle registration is correct, you will be notified by mail.

If you receive a RLPEP citation you can view the video of the violation via the internet by following the directions listed on the citation. If you do not have access to the internet, you may view your violation in the lobby of the Police Department with the information provided on the citation. If after reviewing your citation via the internet, and you still don’t believe that you violated the law, your next opportunity to dispute the violation will be at the court date listed on the citation.

If you receive a citation, you are required to go to court, or pay the fine, as you have been identified as the driver of the vehicle. Even if you sell the vehicle, the citation is issued to an individual not the vehicle; you will be responsible for appearing in court or paying the citation. If you do not appear or pay the fine, the courts may issue a failure to appear notice and send notification to DMV. DMV may suspend your license for failure to appear or pay fines.

A picture of the person driving the vehicle at the time of the violation appears on the Citation/Notice of Violation you receive from the Citrus Heights Police Department. If you receive a citation and were not the driver YOU MUST TAKE ACTION. Contact the Citrus Heights Police Department PRLE Unit at 916-727-5884. Leave complete information including your citation number, the full name, date of birth, driver's license number, and address of the correct driver. The Citrus Heights Police Department will contact the court with the correct driver information. Do NOT send payment to the court if you were NOT the driver. If you fail to contact the Citrus Heights Police Department or do not appear on or before the date listed at the bottom of the citation, additional penalties may be added to your fine and your driver's license may be suspended by DMV.

If you receive a citation, you should view the video of the violation via the internet by following the directions listed on the back of the citation. If you do not have access to the internet, you may view the video during normal business hours in the lobby of the Police Department. You will need information provided on the citation. If after reviewing your video you still believe that you did not violate the law, your opportunity to dispute the citation will be at the court date listed on the citation.

If you choose to pay and do not wish to appear in court, choose one of the following ON OR BEFORE your due date/court date from the following website: http://www.saccourt.cagov/traffic/payingfines.aspx

Citations issued by automated enforcement systems (red light cameras) are issued to the registered owner of the vehicle involved in the incident or the driver if the R/O was not the driver. The citations are issued by Citrus Heights Police Department and mailed to the address provided by DMV within 15 days of the incident. If you are the owner of the vehicle and were not driving at the time the citation was issued see section below (What if I wasn't driving my car and I received a Notice of Violation?)

When you receive your copy of the citation from the Citrus Heights Police Department it will include a date to appear in court or to pay the bail (fine) amount due.

YOU MUST APPEAR OR RESOLVE YOUR CASE BY THE DATE ON YOUR CITATION. Failure to appear or resolve your case will result in additional penalties being added. In addition, the court will send a request to the Department of Motor Vehicles to suspend your driver's license.

If your rental property passes the initial inspection or has minor violations (and they are corrected within 30 days), and you have not been the subject of a code enforcement investigation within the last five years, you would qualify for self-certification.

You must conduct an inspection every three years and at the change of tenancy. You must also keep a record of all inspections for a period of six years and present them to an RHIP inspector upon request.

All violations are the responsibility of the rental property owner. If the tenant has caused the violations, the RHIP will work with the owner and the tenant to achieve compliance; however, the owner is ultimately responsible to bring the rental property into compliance.

Yes. Properties that are newly constructed within the last five years and properties that are subject to verifiable, routine, periodic inspections by another government agency are exempt. Proof of the routine, periodic inspections will be needed. You must also complete a RHIP EXEMPTION application and return it to RHIP@citrusheights.net.

The HSF and the annual registration fee will be collected by the County's Consolidated Utility Billing and Service (CUBS) at the beginning of each calendar year. The county will then forward the fees to the City.

A Claim Form (PDF) is available online, as well as at City Hall or through the City Clerk's Office. Claims must be filed with the city within 6 months from the date of the incident. The claim form should be completed with the most detailed and specific information available. Incomplete claim forms will be returned to the claimant as insufficient. Refer to Government Code Section 910 for more information.

Generally, the claim is forwarded to the city's claim adjuster for handling. The claim adjuster will contact the claimant to discuss the claim and determine damages. The adjuster recommends to the city if the claim should be accepted or denied.

No, small claims court is part of the Sacramento Superior Court. However, a person must have filed a claim with the city, and their claim must have been rejected by the city, before filing an action with the small claims court against the city.

For police-related incidents, claims are to be filed with the City Clerk's Office and are to be submitted on an official Citrus Heights claim form. A Claim Form (PDF) is available online, as well as at City Hall or through the City Clerk's Office. Claims must be filed with the city within 6 months from the date of the incident. The claim form should be completed with the most detailed and specific information available. Incomplete claim forms will be returned to the claimant as insufficient.

No – Sunrise Mall is open for Business! The Mall offers over 90 retailers including Macys and JCPenney in the heart of the Sunrise MarketPlace Shopping & Business District.

The Specific Plan will evaluate options to ensure the future redevelopment of Sunrise Mall is evaluated in a comprehensive manner. The Specific Plan will be developed in consultation with the mall property owners.

A Specific Plan establishes the overall framework for development of a particular area. It provides a long-term vision for the area under consideration. Specific Plan’s specify what land uses are permitted, the intensity of development, and what structures will look like.

At nearly 100-acres, Sunrise Mall is the largest single redevelopment opportunity in Citrus Heights. Sunrise Mall has consistently been the economic engine for Citrus Heights. The impact of e-commerce, competition from other shopping centers, and changing consumer preferences have resulted in an overall decline of shopping at the Mall.

A Specific Plan allows the city to develop a vision and evaluate redevelopment options for the Sunrise Mall. The process to develop the Specific Plan will ensure the redevelopment is consistent with the community’s vision and that adequate infrastructure and land use requirements are in place to allow that vision to occur.

The development of a Specific Plan requires the City to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). All environmental impacts are required to be evaluated and discussed in an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The EIR will be developed before the Specific Plan can be adopted by the City Council.

No specific land uses have been considered at this point. The Specific Plan will consider allowed land uses as part of its development. In establishing land use regulations, a city could, for example, consider whether certain land uses have impacts (e.g., traffic congestion) that would negatively affect the public welfare and then zone accordingly.

All final land use decisions will ultimately be subject to the review and approval by the City Council who has the sole discretion to determine which uses are permitted within the plan area.